Rant: NO SOLICITING

[TX69]

In some areas - bad idea. Some of 'em knock on the door - no answer, they kick it in an' go shopping. Just keep your guard up. If you're like me, you have something at hand if needed.

Some bad people get all shot up doing just that so good luck wid dat criminal behavior.

 

[AcidFlashGordon]

1. Disconnect the doorbell.
2. Stop answering the door
3. install this over the front door

After doing number 1, hook number 3 TO the doorbell.

In reference to the religious groups, I talk their ears off. When they show up at the door, Jake is going into a frenzy. I get him calmed down and then the talking starts. I'm never rude or nasty, I simply talk to them until they give up! Really, they aren't bad people and I appreciate what they're doing. I just don't agree with them on so many counts that it makes for a good discussion. Have fun with it!


Flash

Years ago I had a friend who was Mormon so I actually sat down and read the Book of Mormon. Now when the Mormon missionaries come to my door, I can talk their ears off.

 

[TheDan]

In some areas - bad idea. Some of 'em knock on the door - no answer, they kick it in an' go shopping. Just keep your guard up. If you're like me, you have something at hand if needed.

Yeah, that would be a bad day for them, lol...

 

[Flyingswords]

1. Disconnect the doorbell.
2. Stop answering the door
3. install this over the front door

4. .... profit

Should use a train horn. That would scare the hell out of them for sure. But put a warning sign saying *Ear Protection Required prior to pressing Doorbell* :P

 

[kurt]

I invite them in. I tell them I sell life insurance and will listen to their pitch after they listen to mine. No one has lasted more than five seconds.

 

[ArmyZach]

I invite them in. I tell them I sell life insurance and will listen to their pitch after they listen to mine. No one has lasted more than five seconds.

Runaway.
I'd rather visit a dentist using rusty pliers.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

It's no fun knocking on random doors. - Former Mormon Missionary. Two years at it and only a handful of funny or interesting stories.

I appreciate what the missionaries are trying to do. I've known some Mormons over the years and they've all been great people. I just tell them I'm happy with Catholicism and wish them well. If it's hot I'll offer them a drink (not alcohol).

Still, I don't want to spend more than 2 min at the door. If someone keeps talking I'll just say no thank you and shut the door. I have things to do; even if those things are just hanging out with my family.

A salesman ringing the beep right next to my no soliciting sign gets a polite but "direct" response. I will ask if they saw the sign.

 

[Big Phil]

We have 2 signs on the door at work. We get people trying to sell stuff all the time.

I have bought some children's books from a college aged student before. Usually I just don't answer the door.

 

[RACER X]

I have bought some children's books from a college aged student before. Usually I just don't answer the door.

We've bought those 2, lol

Agreed I'll ignore the door even if the garage door is open. I ain't got time for dat!


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[Younggun]

Had a guy pull up trying to sell steaks out of the back of his truck. Told him we grow out own.

Then he tried chicken, I said look to your left.


Then he said pork, and I told him I wasn't interested, just eat beef. Made it clear I wasn't in the mood for a sales pitch and he left.

Only time I can remember one coming to the house. Think the SO dealt with one that was kinda pushy once. That bothered me a little but can't remember the situation now.

 

[jordanmills]

Pepper spray.

 

[jordanmills]

Though I want to have a solenoid-actuated sprinkler set to spray the front entry and sidewalk away from it.

 

[benenglish]

I appreciate what the missionaries are trying to do. ... Still, I don't want to spend more than 2 min at the door.

My sister blew up at a Mormon missionary last week, the first time I've seen her do so. The only reason she answered the door was because they knocked with "shave and a haircut". She told them in no uncertain terms that it was deceptive to pretend you're someone we know by using that knock then she slammed the door on them.

I'm a little ambivalent about her response but I can't really fault her.

 

[jordanmills]

My sister blew up at a Mormon missionary last week, the first time I've seen her do so. The only reason she answered the door was because they knocked with "shave and a haircut". She told them in no uncertain terms that it was deceptive to pretend you're someone we know by using that knock then she slammed the door on them.

I'm a little ambivalent about her response but I can't really fault her.

Huh? Is she aware that shave and a haircut hasn't been much of a secret since... forever?

 

[matefrio]

My sister blew up at a Mormon missionary last week, the first time I've seen her do so. The only reason she answered the door was because they knocked with "shave and a haircut". She told them in no uncertain terms that it was deceptive to pretend you're someone we know by using that knock then she slammed the door on them.

I'm a little ambivalent about her response but I can't really fault her.

As far as a secret knock that one is a bit lame.. :-) I didn't know a knock could be intended to deceive?

I guess they should start using Beethoven's 5th?

 

[Vaquero]

As far as a secret knock that one is a bit lame.. :-) I didn't know a knock could be intended to deceive?

I guess they should start using Beethoven's 5th?

You never know who is going to be on either side of the door.

 

[benenglish]

Interesting responses. I consider any knock employing anything other than an even cadence to be a declaration of familiarity. I would never think of using "shave and a haircut" on a stranger's door. Obviously, that opinion is not universally shared.

Should I examine the social implications of port knocking?

(If you're enough of a nerd to understand the humor in the previous sentence, please say "Hi" at Hicksville. )

 

[rsayloriii]

I'm tired of them throwing their pamphlets all over my apartment complex. There's a sign on the gate (that you're supposed to have a code to access) and a sign on the building itself. My biggest issue is that they normally come and spam the place when I'm out for the weekend or day. Talk about a nice big sign saying "no one home".

 

[TheDan]

Two female missionaries came by a few weeks ago... I actually answered the door because for some reason I just had a feeling they were the new local missionaries. For some reason I'm on a "must visit list" or something, because anytime a new batch of missionaries roll through they have to come "check up" on me. Normally they are always friendly and telling them I'm not interested ceases the visits for awhile. The ONLY reason I answered was to tell them that I wasn't interested. They were a bit pushy and kept asking me questions while I was trying to politely shoo them away.

Well a couple nights ago at 8:45pm I heard a knock at the door. The girlfriend and I were already in bed so it really surprised us. Pulled up the cameras... wtf, its the missionary chicks. Decided not to answer the door. Then they knock a little louder... Then after a few moments they bang, LOUDLY, on the door. Rude little shits... Seriously, I think those two were the first rude Mormons I've ever met. This new generation, I tell you

 

[RACER X]

We're they hot?

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